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Saccharomyces Ferment

Fermented yeast culture — a source of natural amino acids, B vitamins, and beta-glucans. Saccharomyces Ferment restores the barrier, strengthens the skin, and accelerates cell renewal due to its unique fermented profile.

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✓ Safe
Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5

What is it?

Saccharomyces Ferment (Lysate) — a filtrate or lysate of Saccharomyces Cerevisiae (baker's yeast) culture. Contains: beta-glucans (immunomodulators), amino acids, vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12, nucleotides, and minerals. Fermentation increases the bioavailability of components. In INCI: Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract or Saccharomyces Ferment.

Popular in K-beauty and Japanese cosmetics as a "fermented" ingredient for barrier strengthening, anti-aging, and restoration. Often found in essences and serums.

Key Benefits

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Beta-glucans — immune support for the skin
Yeast beta-glucans activate Dectin-1 receptors in skin cells, stimulating protective mechanisms and accelerating healing.
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B vitamin complex for renewal
Vitamins B1-B12 support cellular metabolism, collagen synthesis, and accelerate skin cell renewal.
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Increased bioavailability through fermentation
The fermentation process breaks down molecules into smaller fragments — better penetration and absorption by the skin compared to native extracts.

Suitable for

Suitable for all skin typesMature skinSensitive skinDull skin

Main Actions

✓ Barrier restoration✓ Beta-glucans✓ B vitamins✓ Fermented actives✓ Skin renewal
Ferment vs Filtrate vs Lysate

Saccharomyces Ferment — a product of fermentation. Saccharomyces Filtrate — filtered ferment. Saccharomyces Lysate — cells broken down to release internal content. All are effective but have different active component profiles.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Saccharomyces Ferment do for skin?
Popular in K-beauty and Japanese cosmetics as a "fermented" ingredient for barrier strengthening, anti-aging, and restoration. Often found in essences and serums.
Who should use Saccharomyces Ferment?
Saccharomyces Ferment is suitable for: Suitable for all skin types, Mature skin, Sensitive skin, Dull skin.
Are there any warnings about Saccharomyces Ferment?
Saccharomyces Ferment — a product of fermentation. Saccharomyces Filtrate — filtered ferment. Saccharomyces Lysate — cells broken down to release internal content. All are effective but have different active component profiles.

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